Is it ever too late for reconstruction?

Question fromGrandmaP:
I am 7 years out from my mastectomy surgery, yet sometimes I do regret my decision to not do reconstruction. Is it even a possibility for me at the point?

Answers -Joseph Serletti
There is absolutely no time limit on delayed reconstruction. It can occur typically six months after the mastectomy, or up to 20 or 30 years after the mastectomy. The most important factor is when the patient is ready to move ahead with reconstruction.

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